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Exotech, Inc.

Struck against object or equipment while moving it — Cuts, lacerations — POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Exotech, Inc. in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer Exotech, Inc. Report ID 2021064901
Address 1851 Blount Road City, State ZIP POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33069
Event Date June 16, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck against object or equipment while moving it Source of Injury Parts and materials, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 423930 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 26.25000, -80.16000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working with a titanium target on a copper plate. As he moved it from his left hand to his right hand, it lacerated his right middle finger.

Incident Summary

On June 16, 2021, a worker at Exotech, Inc. in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment while moving it, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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